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Step 1
Don't go out the night before. Set your alarm early, get up, and start getting everything ready for the day. You will need all the engergy you can get.
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Step 2
First thing is first, pack the cooler. Make sure to have plenty of beer as well as other drinks: cokes, gatorade, water, etc. No one wants to be thirsty at a tailgate. Also, pick up lots of ice. No one will drink hot beer and cokes. This will make your tailgate a complete failure from the get go.
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Step 3
Get the food ready. If you are planning to pick up food from somewhere, make sure to have plenty of time to pick it up. It goes back to step one, you already have the cooler packed. A lot of times, people will not wait on you if that is already ready to go.
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Step 4
The cooler is packed and the food is ready. We need some entertainment to keep the tailgate interesting. If you have a way to hook up a television, that is great. If not, then always go with some music. Also, make sure to pack cornhole. Anything you can do with a drink in your hand is already a crowd pleaser.
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Step 5
Next, pack a grill if you plan on grilling. Also, pack a tent and chairs. This will keep everyone out of the sun if it is hot and no one wants to stand the whole time.
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Step 6
Finally, gather everyone and get to the tailgate. Take a second look to make sure you have not forgotten anything.
